New Delhi: The growing number of young adults diagnosed with colorectal cancer has once again drawn global attention after the death of American actor James Van Der Beek at the age of 48. Medical experts warn that early-onset colorectal cancer is increasing worldwide, including among individuals in their 20s and…
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Ayush Minister to Inaugurate Unani Research Centre Mumbai
Mumbai, February 13, 2026: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Ayush, Shri Prataprao Jadhav, will inaugurate the newly renovated Co-location Centre of the Regional Research Institute of Unani Medicine (RRIUM) at Mumbai’s JJ Hospital campus, marking a major step toward strengthening evidence-based research and integrative healthcare in India. The…
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India Targets Global Leadership in Affordable Thyroid Care: Dr Jitendra Singh
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh on Sunday said that thyroid disorders must be recognised not merely as medical conditions but as a serious national challenge impacting productivity, workforce efficiency, and India’s long-term economic growth. Addressing the Mid-Term Annual Conference of the Indian Thyroid Society (ITSCON) in Chandigarh, the Minister underscored…
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AI Transforms Cancer Detection, Budget Fuels Health
Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the landscape of breast cancer detection. A landmark study by Lund University in Sweden revealed that AI-assisted mammography reduces late-stage breast cancer diagnoses by 12 percent, identifying more clinically relevant cancers early while maintaining low false-positive rates. The trial involved 100,000 women who underwent routine…
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Artemis II Mission: NASA to Send Humans Around the Moon Again
New Delhi: More than five decades after the Apollo era, NASA is preparing to send humans around the Moon once again. The Artemis II mission, expected to launch soon, will mark a critical step in humanity’s return to deep space exploration. A Historic Return to Lunar Orbit Artemis II is…
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Aging Muscle Stem Cells Favor Survival Over Speed
Aging muscles heal more slowly after injury, a common and often frustrating experience for older adults. New research from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) now offers a deeper explanation, revealing that muscle stem cells deliberately sacrifice speed and regenerative power in exchange for long-term survival. The study, published…
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Late Bedtimes Raise Heart Disease Risk, Study Warns Night Owls
Staying up late may be doing more harm than most people realise. A major international study has found that adults who prefer late bedtimes commonly known as night owls face a significantly higher risk of heart disease, heart attacks and strokes as they age. The impact appears to be particularly…
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Hetrombopag Shows Strong Results in Paediatric ITP Treatment
Hetrombopag has demonstrated strong efficacy and a favourable safety profile in children with immune thrombocytopenia, according to newly published clinical findings. The data support the use of the thrombopoietin receptor agonist as an effective second-line treatment option in paediatric patients who do not respond adequately to first-line therapy. Immune thrombocytopenia…
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Stem Cell Eye Drops Show Promise for Sjögren’s Dry Eye
A new clinical study has raised cautious optimism for millions suffering from severe dry eye disease, particularly patients with Sjögren’s syndrome who often see limited relief from conventional treatments. Researchers have reported encouraging early results using eye drops derived from umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells, marking a significant step forward…
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J P Nadda at KGMU Convocation: Healthcare Growth
Union Health Minister Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda addressed the 21st annual convocation of King George’s Medical University (KGMU) in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, on 20 December 2025. The event was graced by Smt. Anandiben Patel, Governor of Uttar Pradesh; Shri Brajesh Pathak, Deputy Chief Minister; Shri Pankaj Kumar, Minister of State…